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FV05 EEW

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,044 mi
Last recorded96,044 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 96,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2022 96,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,973 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2019 76,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wiper blades poor operation

Pass 1 Sep 2018 66,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,790 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,402 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

front brake pads and discs worn low

Fail 26 Aug 2016 51,401 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine and underside covers fitted

front brake pads and discs worn low

Pass 1 Aug 2015 44,912 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,288 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,559 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,377 miles

Traction control malfunction warning lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,665 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,314 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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FV05 EEW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 EEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 EEW registered?

FV05 EEW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is FV05 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 EEW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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